The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
THE MEN OF DAKOTA.
Society Notes From Lnnd where Ladies
Arc Scarce.

of the men. The last century has been !
iconoclastic toward all the masculine
idols. 1t has ignored manly beauty and
accomplishment, and landed to the skies
every grace and charm Of woman. Re-
Gently this tendency has become offcn-
sivcly partisan with regard to Dakota,
and the Tribune takes great pleasure in
describing some of the men of the Ter
ritory whose winning ways and fasci-
mating coquetry have won them wide
spread popularity.
In the capital is Governor Church, II
beautiful blonde who presides over the
Executive Chamber with princely grace.
That small knot of golden hair insists
upon standing erect and surveying the
landscape DER from the top of his fair,
round head is true. but IL adds all the
more to his sweet naivctc and noncha-
lance and makes him popular with all
who step within his door. 0t is said
that Ex-Governor Pierce has not seen
the inside of his door for several dayso
But this is neither here nor there. 1t is
our mission to do justice TO the long
neglected men. OF Governor Church IL
may truly be said:
The hand that made lin fair
Hath also made him got there
just the same.
Auditor Ward, another favorite in
Bismarck society is also II blonde, and
although somewhat inclined to bring his
foot down on railroad tacks and insur-
ance pins occasionally, is one of the most
popular of the social stars of the city.
He is not us rotund or plump rs the be-
witching Governor, but has Il twinkle in
his eye that makes up for avoirdupois
and makes him an enviable rival with
the gentlcr sex.
Abe Boynton Is not blonde nor n
brunette, but has that aristocratic com
plcxion which denotes high breeding.
His physique is built on the old Gothic
plan with Roman decorations, and his
tout ensemble, when coming up the
street alone and unsupported, is con-
sidered to be one of the finest in the
country,
Ex-Governor Pierce is chiefly famed
as an entertainer, and leaves no stone
unturned in his efforts to succeed in
making it interesting for his guests. He
has been little select of late, devoting
most of his time to entertaining his sue
cessor, and with the assistance of n. Y.
Tyner, the graceful belle of Fargo,
has created quite stir in society. He
is shy and modest man, and is much
sought after by the ladies.
He sitteth in his sanctum
Where the owl suplnGly turks,
And up the back he rppeth
As his little buZz-saw works.
Treasurer James W. Raymond shines
in finance and railroading. He is also II
devoted disciple of Terpsichore, and has
been known to win many hearts in the
dance. He is of the cordial order, with
an oriental Wall street complexion and
| Vanderbilt boards. He is of u retiring
disposition, the most striking proof of
which will be given on January |, when
his successor will relieve him of en-
| barrlssment
Commissioner of Immigration Mcclure
| is the envy of the social realm. With
beautiful brown eyes, graceful form,
regular features, and II magnetic power,
he removed his office from Bismarck TO
Pierre, since which time many Bis
marckers claim that his beauty was false,
his moustudle dyed, and his quit irreg-
ular and wandering. But this is II mis-
take. lie is still beautiful and coquet-
tish.
Come back, McCluro-noon,
MrClurc-neen, McCure.neen
Come back again to the land we hold dear
$500 per front foot.
And now we come to the boudoir OF
Hugh j. Campbell, the winsome dame
who presides over the division kitchen.
He was for II long time one of the
rosicst and most bewitching of the
Southern songsters and did q good deal
of stumping around in society, but
since the division election, he has lost
his hustle and is wearing a crushed
blueberry countenunce. lie is moi
hopeless, however, and, having pur
chased large amount of court plaster
magnolia balm and Partisan rouge, the
grand old ruin hopes TO be able tC
join the dance at the next convention
"on the ruins of the past
Blooms the perfect flower Mt last"
But how can we describe that splendid
specimen of social brilliancy, Editor
Bowen of Yankton? Does he dance
Well, yes. Get nice silver thimblc
place Editor Bowen in the centre anC
wipe out the dust so that he will have
room to "throw himself" and no fine
sight could be desired. He is II promi
nent Southern beauty, and in his deli
cate fragility is the envy Of the fairies
who dance under the hill.
Dennis Hanniin, the tall and com
manding brunette of Bismarck, is per
haps the best-known society man in tn,
Territory. Denny is not what could b,
called dude. lie eXpressedt best him
self when he said to an old-time friend
who thought he was growing eifemin
itely high-tOned: "No, Pm not exactl,
dude, but I've been wearing boilet
shirt now forever year" He believe
in card parties, which are now so popu
lar in social circles. His greatest lpsin,
in one sitting was at Brainerd, whcfe h,
bet $4,000 on three queens.
Colonel w. G. Plummer of Aberdeen
is handsome specimen of the mild an,
mobile Alabama flush. lie is boz
homme county in his inclnations, anC
is au fait in all that makes life wortl
living, although he has not touched
drop for several months. He has
magnificent voice, and sings 81 Haven
For Long Time Now" with great sue
cess.
There are numerous others who nigh
be mentioned, and the Tribune hope
to be able to continue the good work o
recognizing the men of Dakota from
social standpoint until all are paid tn
compliment which their charms an,
accomplishments have won.
Instructing the Officers.
At the armory of the Washington Ligh
Infantry last night General Ordway opcne
the school of the officers by explaining tn